anaheim-gazette 1923-11-01

COUNTY'S GAS RATE IS EXTREMELY LOW New gas rates established by the railroad commission for the Southern Counties Gas company in Ventura Co., and the Southern California Gas Co. in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, today served to emphasize the fact that consumers of gas in Orange county are getting their fuel at a far less cost than many other sections of the state, according to J. C. Hayden, local district superintendent for the Southern Counties Gas Company. Under the new rates to become effective in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with meter readings on and after November 20, the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino will pay $1.25 per 1000 cubic feet up to 3000 cubic feet and $1.15 for the following 7000. This is a reduction of 5 cents per 1000 feet. At Redlandis, the domestic rate was reduced from $2 to $1.60 for the first 3000 cubic feet. Rates at Ventura, Santa Paula, Oxnard, Fillmore and intervening territory were reduced from $2 per 1000 cubic feet for the first 3000 and $1.80 for the next 7000, to $1.75 for the first 10,000, the decrease to domestic consumers being approximately 12 1-2c. Comparing the average cost of $17.50 for 10,000 feet in Ventura and $12.30 in San Bernardino and Riverside, and the Orange county rate of $7.20 for the same number of feet, Heyden said that ronsumers in no seation of the state are buying fuel as cheaply as consumers in Orange county. He pointed out that the fact that Los Angeles has a cheaper rate than obtains in this county, did not mean that consumers were getting fuel more cheaply. Los Angeles he said, is paying 72 cents for mixed gas with 500 British Thermal units while consumers in Orange County are paying instant need of things" is nowhere better exemplified than in the way first-aid relief is administered to those in trouble. Something of the old pioneering spirit which called him to his neighbor who needed help though he lived beyond the ridge, has persisted in the manner of giving military and naval aid to the distressed a world away. And there, after all, is the great use of warships. The navy on the Pacific finds its true mission. It faces Japan not with thunders of cannon but with the enduring voice of mercy and peace. JAPAN TO RISE AGAIN Out of the crushing blow of the earthquake a new and greater Japan will rise. Friendships with America will be strengthened, possibly with the ultimate result of a transpacific alliance of the United States and Japan for the purpose of maintaining peace and guiding world progress. This is the view expressed by C. Tsurutani, president of the Tsurutani Co., Ltd., Japanese importing and exporting firm witr headjuarters at Kobe, Japan. "The prompt and wonderful help given by America in my country's late calamity can not possibly be overestimated in its final results for good," said Mr. Tsurutani. "It has made the people of Japan realize as never before the great spirit of the people of this country and before that feeling all petty envies, jealousies and misunderstandings have been dissipated." Mr. Tsurutani said that he departed from Japan just a few days prior to the earthquake. His branch house in Yokohama was destroyed by the quake and the flames, but his employees were saved. He draws an extremely optimistic view of the future despite the catastrophe. "Already plans are under way in solutions in the world solutions which have and the unfavorable against foreign couraged investment that coctrf. Mexico now appenced a change of Obregon government and desirocs of the nation, the nature is bright. U with American fin has been arranged will be paid on all default, and the dlation rendered in. This action on if carried out as a re-establish the among the nation and will mean a more even basis w Even under hand prior to our recogithe fiscal year just from that country at $135,000,000, s valued at $114,000 confidence again may be expected t Mexico is a nat erican goods. He sources are among world. With pro ments by the feder erican capital will legitimate develop a big factor in carry out her fin UNIVERSAL One of the most mentions of a nation ing motorists is versality" in high A movement t about is now unde by the Automoblie California, accord ment just made $7.20 for the same number of feet, Heyden said that ronsumers in no seation of the state are buying fuel as cheaply as consumers in Orange county. He pointed out that the fact that Los Angeles has a cheaper rate than obtains in this county, did not mean that consumers were getting fuel more cheaply. Los Angeles he said, is paying 72 cents for mixed gas with 500 British Thermal units while consumers in Orange County are paying an average of 90 cents for 1200 B. T. U. He pointed out that on the basis of heat units, Los Angeles is paying in excess of $1.05 per 1000, as against 90 cents here. NO GOLD BRICK FOR AMERICA Except for those who love to concoct weird interpretations of plain statements, President Coolidge in his speech before the Red Cross indicated beyond possibility of misunderstanding what is to be the fundamental international policy of his administration, and the exposition ought to bring reassurance and comfort to a good many millions of people. "Each individual and each nation owe their first duty to themselves," said the President. "Beyond that, there is the obligation of the strong to serve the weak, but to administer such service in a way that will not destroy or degrade by making mendicants, but will retore by making character. It is the policy which helps in an emergency, but realizes that finally, each individual and each nation must work out their own destiny." This is shrewd, sensible, practical and charitable. And it is plainly in harmony with the preponderant public sentiment of the country. It has nothing in common with either the narrow provincialism that would make of us a remit nation, or the Wilson idealism, which would have America step beyond the biblical injunction and love its neighbors better than itself to its own enslavement and to the world's ultimate undoing. Mr. Coolidge's view will not be welcomed with acclaim among the champions of the league of nations at home or abroad. They will be disgruntled as long as America declines to act the triple role of rich uncle, nurse girl and slavey to the whole of civilization. But the great American public that is able to see beyond its nose and can tell the difference between visionary people of this country and before that feeling all petty envies, jealousies and misunderstandings have been dissipated." Mr. Tsurutani said that he departed from Japan just a few days prior to the earthquake. His branch house in Yokohama was destroyed by the quake and the flames, but his employees were saved. He draws an extremely optimistic view of the future despite the catastrophe. "Already plans are under way in Japan for the rebuilding of the cities destroyed," he said. "Steel and concrete will be used in construction and used in such a way that all possible stability will be given to structures and they will be made earthquake proof insofar as humanly possible. Japan will be bigger and greater than ever and her influence will be felt throughout the world to a still greater degree; but it will be an influence on the side of peace and good will, the same ideals America holds." The Japanese declared that he could visualize a Japanese-American treaty in the future corresponding to the Monroe doctrine which might not only maintain calm and peace in the Pacific and the Orient, but might as well lead the way to a general understanding among nations. RANGE CONSERVATION IS BEING CONSIDERED Danger That Live Stock Will Be Crowded off Pasture. Range conservation will be the next economic consideration of the Orange county farmers and stock raisers, is the belief of the officials of the farm bureau. "The present desirable price for all classes of tillable land is pushing cultivation further into the hills and shortening the available ranch land in Orange county," declared H. E. Wahlberg, farm advisor. "In order to keep up our high standard of live stock production we find that our pasture land is too valuable to lie idle and not be producing its maximum. "We can do much to assist ourselves a great deal by a systematic program of restoring our ranges to their highest stage of production. This maf be accomplished by reseeding and the introduction of new forage crops. This office expects to make a survey of the needs in the near future with the view of developing such a pro- UNIVERSALITY One of the most moments of a national ing motorists is versality" in high movement about is now under by the Automobile California, accordment just made this time the club in Washington. Plotted a tour across the purpose of se posting notes looting of highway America. The importance vards in various states in the same manner testimony of California who make better times legible sign character Much different types encountered—making a "key" to so Hundreds of have been spent fornia club in ental highways from Kansas Clio to the north and it has set an exist universality which mendous effect time in official club announces ental highway spletely revised home of the in now engaged in ing systems. Those motorists to travel through ties of California selves as urgent ar universality out of the country f Atlantic seaboard. In order to b auto club is do morize the variety the routes of leading from the from the north Mr. Coolidge's view will not be welcomed with acclaim among the champions of the league of nations at home or abroad. They will be disgruntled as long as America declines to act the triple role of rich uncle, nurse girl and slavey to the whole of civilization. But the great American public that is able to see beyond its nose and can tell the difference between visionary buncombs and practical statesmanship, and who believe that charity begins at home will be pleased. The people of the nation can rest satisfied that while Mr. Coolidge is in the White House nobody is going to hand the United States a gold brick in the form of a debt cancellation scheme, or inveigle it into pulling European chestnuts out of the fire or engage it in any entangling scheme for the exclusive benefit of the other fellow. WARSHIPS OF MERCY The news that American naval vessels had been "ordered to Japan to give any relief possible" was comforting to hearts grieved by the terrible messages from that country. The efficiency with which Uncle Sam's boys take charge of disorders and disasters the order they are able to bring out of terror, the peace out of misery, the strength and system with which they have been known to line up a mob bewildered witr horror, get them to stand in line, open tins, apply bandages and then, when they are sobered by orderly work of relief, get them to take hold with their own committees to proceed with the work of reconstruction, all this is known everywhere. The American's ability to "turn his keen, untroubled gaze straight to the "We can do much to assist ourselves a great deal by a systematic program of restoring our ranges to their highest stage of production. This maf be accomplished by reseeding and the introduction of new forage crops. This office expects to make a survey of the needs in the near future with the view of developing such a program." Conceding the point that the land is too valuable to be neglected, A. M. Stanley, secretary-manager of the farm bureau believes that much toward conservation may be accomplished by proper fire control. "I noticed a grass fire near San Juan Capistrano the other day and it brought to mind the fact that it was not only burning up some dry feed that might be available for this year, but it was destroying much of the seed for next year's grass," said Stanley. "At present there are no organizations in the country to take the lead in curtailing these fires and I believe some should be created. In each of the grazing communities there is a need of having some one who has authority to take the lead anl act in such cases." These matters will be brought to the attention of the local farm centers during the next few weeks. MEXICO ATTRACTING CAPITAL Since the resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico, the Southern Republic again is attracting the attention of American capital, particularly in Southern California. Potentially one of the richest na- ANAHEIM GAZETTE CAPITAL STOCK INCREASE Capital Stock of Southern California corporations reported for Federal Capital Stock tax from July 1 to October 1 registered the unprecedented increase of $378,826,000 over the corresponding period of 1922, according to a survey completed yesterday by Collector of Internal Revenue, Rex Goodcell. For the three months period a Capital tax of $1,32,356 was assessed, representing Capital Stock of a fair value as of June 30, of the staggering sum of $1,416,756,000, which was reported by corporations for taxation, compared with $y,037,930,000 for the same period of 1922. This August and September of this year of $378,826,000. That new corporations by the hundreds are being organized and the value of the stock of established corporations increasing, is shown by the fact that for the three months period of 1923 there was 10,880 corporations filing capital stock returns, as against 5,989 for the corresponding months of 1922, a gain of 4,981 corporations filing returns, or 81 per cent. Collector Goodcell pointed out that the Capital Stock Tax receipts for the entire fiscal year of 1922 represented capital stock of a value of $1,415,000,000, and for 1921 of $1,106,000,000, as compared with capital stock of a value of $1,416,756,000 reported for taxation during but three months of the present fiscal year. ALL FLOCKING HERE Whole flocks of automobiles, as thick as quail used to be in California, are pushing westward over the transcontinental highways this month. Such is the news just brought back by officials of the Auto Club of Southern California who have spent two weeks investigating actual highway conditions throughout New Mexico, Arizona and the eastern part of this UNIVERSAL SIGN POSTING One of the most important developments of a nation-wide matter affecting motorists is the question of "universality" in highway sing-posting. A movement tending to bring this about is now under way and fostered by the Automobile Club of Southern California, according to an announcement just made by its officials. At this time the club representatives are in Washington, D.C., and have completed a tour across the continent for the purpose of securing accurate sign posting notes looking toward stabilizing of highway marking throughout America. The importance of roads and boulevards in various communities marked in the same manner is emphasized by the testimony of motorists arriving in California who state that they can make better time when following easily legible sign posts, all of the same character. Much time is lost where different types of road marking are encountered—many of them requiring a "key" to solve. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent by the Southern California club in marking transcontinental highways leading westward from Kansas City and other points to the north and south. In doing this it has set an example of sign-posting universality which is having a tremendous effect on the nation at this time in official road marking. The club announces that its transcontinental highway system is to be completely revised soon after the return home of the investigators who are now engaged in taking notes of existing systems. Those motorists who have occasion to travel throughout the southern counties of California are expressing themselves as urgent advocates of a similar universality of sign-posting through out the country from the Pacific to the Atlantic seaboards. In order to bring this about, the auto club is doing all it can to harmonize the various communities along the routes of the long, long trails leading from the east to the west, and from the north to the south. FASTER WORK ON CHECKS FOR EX-SERVICE MEN The decentralization of payments of disability compensation is being ordered by General Hines director of the state flocking here. Whole flocks of automobiles, as thick as quail used to be in California, are pushing westward over the transcontinental highways this month. Such is the news just brought back by officials of the Auto Club of Southern California who have spent two weeks investigating actual highway conditions throughout New Mexico, Arizona, and the eastern part of this state. More than 300 motor cars a day, headed westward, were passed by the club officers. Check was kept on these cars according to the state from which they were coming. For instance, during one day twenty-six autos bearing Kansas license plates were encountered. There were thirty-nine coming toward this part of America from Colorado. From Ohio there were eighteen on one day and twenty-seven on a second day. Virginia contributed one auto jn five days to swelling the population of the southern part of California. Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania were notably heavy contributors to the congestion on the transcontinental highway. According to the report just issued by the auto club, the western terminus of the long, long trails have never been in better condition for travel than at the present time. Actual hordes of motorists are escaping to the Pacific coast from the freezing eastern states for the winter, is reported. All sorts of vehicles are being used in this westward migration. They are coming in flivvers, on bicycles, on motor-cycles, and in travelling palaces, and all are avidly questioning each one they pass as to industrial conditions in the southern counties of California! Auto thieves are finding it more and more difficult to make a "living" in the southern counties of California! The sun of the auto thief is setting, and that his activities are being curbed is the encouraging report emanating from the theft bureau of the club. Club dectives engaged in rounding up thieves in the territory of the state lying between the Mexican border and Monterey county, declare that motorists are more careful in locking their cars and in keeping a weather eye out for suspicious looking characters hanging about. In order to bring this about, the auto club is doing all it can to harmonize the various communities along the routes of the long, long trails leading from the east to the west, and from the north to the south. FASTER WORK ON CHECKS FOR EX-SERVICE MEN The decentralization of payments of disability compensation is being ordered by General Hines, director of the U.S. Veteran's Bureau. The order, effective November 1, 1923, provides that checks in payment of the regular monthly compensation awards shall be drawn in the district offices instead of through the central office, Washington, D.C. It is expected that this action will result in the bureau beneficiaries receiving their checks more rapidly. The checks for October, which are due for release November 1, 1923, it is understood will be prepared in the central office. MORE PROSPERITY EVIDENCE During the month of September, international money orders sent from the United States to other countries were double the amount sent during September, 1922. The greatest amount was sent to Canada, the second largest amount to Great Britain and the third largest amount to Mexico. The money orders sent to Sweden showed the greatest proportionate gain, the amount sent during September this year being 250 per cent greater than last year. One evidence of the fundamental excellence of the American Constitution is the amount of inexpert tinkering it can stand without becoming materially damaged. The sun of the auto thief is setting and that his activities are being curbed is the encouraging report emanating from the theft bureau of the club. Club declives engaged in rounding up thieves in the territory of the state lying between the Mexican border and Monterey county, declare that motorists are more careful in locking their cars and in keeping a weather eye out for suspicious looking characters hanging about. As the case now stands, however, there have been approximately $5,000-000 worth of automobiles stolen in Southern California to date this year. This figure is based on accurate information compiled by the auto club theft bureau from data secured in the thirteen counties of the southern part of the state. A large share of this loot has been recovered from the thieves, but a portion of it is a total loss to auto owners. Investigation of strangers renting private garages for the storage of motor cars under suspicious circumstances is urged upon all parties renting such garages. It is said that auto theft gangs are renting private garages in some of the smaller towns, where they store cars which have been stolen in the cities, until the police chase has blown over. Then they take the cars out of such "storage" and sell them at reduced prices. That this part of America will not be a mecca for auto thieves who are driven westward from the east by cold weather, is the determination of auto club officials who have planned a strenuous drive against the activities of miscreants during November, December, and January. When a rich old man looks for a bride he usually gets a dam-sel. Edison Partners Gain 5,845 New Customers In 12 Months October 1, 1922, Edison service has been supplied to 45,845 new customers representing an increase in population of over 200,000. Further, the Company is supplying a large portion of the service required by the cities city. The vigorous policy of our 3,000 Stockholders providing new facilities makes possible this remarkable record. 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